Bazemore, Alabama

For the American basketball player, see Kent Bazemore.
Bazemore, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Bazemore

Location in Alabama

Coordinates: 33°53′40″N 87°42′00″W / 33.89444°N 87.70000°W / 33.89444; -87.70000Coordinates: 33°53′40″N 87°42′00″W / 33.89444°N 87.70000°W / 33.89444; -87.70000
Country United States
State Alabama
County Fayette
Elevation 459 ft (140 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 205
GNIS feature ID 113618[1]

Bazemore is a small community located in northern Fayette County, Alabama, United States, near the Marion and Walker County lines, approximately three miles south of I-22. The community is situated at the head of the Sipsey River where New River and Little New River converge. The BNSF rail system runs through the heart of the community.

Prior to desegregation, the community was home to Piney Grove School. Two churches are located in Bazemore; Piney Grove Church of Christ and White's Chapel Church of Christ.

The community has been annexed by the nearby town of Glen Allen and is subject to municipal governance of the town.

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